On this week's Memphis Flyer podcast, we talk about the problem of crime reporting in Memphis, and reveal the Flyer's philosophy of public safety coverage.

Kailynn Johnson and Chris McCoy gush about GloRilla. Plus, an aside on Eddington.

Desperately Seeking Glo!

https://www.memphisflyer.com/desperately-seeking-glo

Eddington review

https://www.memphisflyer.com/eddington

Toby Sells and Chris McCoy talk about day trips, for when you want to get away from the city for a little while, but you don't have a lot of time. Plus, xAI's Grok self-identifies as "MechaHitler", so we need to respect that. And the new Superman movie is pretty good! "Day Trippin'" https://www.memphisflyer.com/day-trippinThe latest on xAI in Memphishttps://www.memphisflyer.com/appeal-f...Superman reviewhttps://www.memphisflyer.com/film#memphis #tennessee #superman #xai #dyersburg #greenville #mississippi #travel

Mike Doughty joins Chris McCoy to talk about the return of Soul Coughing, and making music in Memphis.

On this week's Memphis Flyer Podcast, CEO of Contemporary Media Anna Traverse joins Chris McCoy to talk about AI in the newsroom, the challenges of keeping the press free, and this week's cover story by the Institute for Public Service Reporting's Micheala Watts and Marc Perrusquia.

Are Memphis Police Over-Charging for Marijuana?

Mid South Pride is celebrating 50 years since Gay Day in the Park 1976 brought the LBGTQ rights fight to Memphis. But this anniversary comes at a fraught time, when those rights are under fresh assault at both the state and federal levels. Chris McCoy talks with Mid South Pride Foundation director Vanessa Rodley, board member Elijah Townsend, Focus Magazine founder Ray Rico, and Krista Wright Thayer of the LBGTQ Chamber of Commerce about the meaning of Pride weekend and the future of the movement. Read "Pride at 50" in the Memphis Flyer

Abigail Morici and Chris McCoy talk about this week's cover story on the fiber arts revival in Memphis. Plus, The Phoenician Scheme and the xAI controversy continues. "Dream Weavers" cover storyMayor Young and xAIThe Phoenician Scheme review

Toby Sells talks about the Memphis infrastructure projects that were promised, but still not delivered. Plus, Chris McCoy on Materialists. Whatever Happened To...Materialists review

Erika Konig from the Institute for Public Service Reporting joins Chris McCoy to talk about the impact of the Trump administration's mass deportation program on Memphis' Hispanic community. Read "Immigration Crackdown" in the Memphis Flyer.

Memphis Flyer Music Editor Alex Greene talks with Chris McCoy about his deep dive into protest music in the Bluff City. From Little Baby Tendencies to Iron Mic Coalition, they're fighting the power!

Read "Positively UnAmerikan" in the Memphis Flyer.